This study investigated drivers' visual perception of information displayed in LED traffic signs under different levels of environmental luminance. Concerning the information displayed, the … [Read more...] about Assessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites
Traffic Signs
Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Small City Work Zone Sign Package Program Implementation
The ability to acquire and set up work zone related devices that are in compliance with the 2012 revisions to the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) can sometimes be difficult for … [Read more...] about Small City Work Zone Sign Package Program Implementation
Evaluation of Work Zone Split Traffic Symbol Sign
Effective signage that is easy to understand facilitates safe driving through a work zone. While the guidance for work zone signage in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is suitable … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Split Traffic Symbol Sign
New Signs Warn of the Dangers of Distracted Driving
In 2014, there were 669 crash-related deaths in roadway work zones nationally. Injuries that happen in Alaska are often caused by drivers who are drinking and driving, distracted by cell phones, or … [Read more...] about New Signs Warn of the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Lane Reduction Signs for Work Zones: Driver Comprehension and Alternatives to the U.S. MUTCD W4-2 Sign — Literature Review
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. This literature review found several previous studies indicating … [Read more...] about Lane Reduction Signs for Work Zones: Driver Comprehension and Alternatives to the U.S. MUTCD W4-2 Sign — Literature Review